Miss Marjoribanks

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OLIPHAN MARGARET

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EAN : 9782322478705

Paru le : 9 juil. 2025

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EAN13 : 9782322478705
Réf. éditeur : 409522
Editeur : Books On Demand
Date Parution : 9 juil. 2025
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 718
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:49 mm
Poids : 1.024kg

Résumé

Résumé : « Miss Marjoribanks » by Margaret Oliphant is a captivating Victorian novel that follows Lucilla Marjoribanks, a resourceful and ambitious young woman who returns to her hometown of Carlingford after her mothers death. Determined to be the « mainstay of her father, » Lucilla sets out to transform local society with her elegant salons, refined dinners, and shrewd social strategies. Through sharp social satire, Oliphant portrays Lucillas efforts to influence marriage prospects, resolve middle class rivalries, and establish her benevolent leadership within the small community. The novel explores themes of womens independence, domestic ambition, and the social constraints of the 19th century with humor and subtlety, while offering a nuanced critique of class and gender conventions. A highlight of the Carlingford Chronicles, this book appeals to fans of domestic fiction and Victorian literature. It celebrates the practical intelligence of a heroine who transcends traditional expectations, making this story a cornerstone of studies on female agency in English literature. Book categories such as Victorian literature, domestic fiction, and social satire are naturally highlighted in this enduring novel.
Biographie : Margaret Oliphant (1828.1897) was a prolific Scottish novelist and critic, and a significant figure of the Victorian era. Born in Wallyford, she published over 100 works to support her family after the early death of her husband. Her Carlingford Chronicles, including « Miss Marjoribanks » (1866), combine social realism, subtle humor, and insightful analysis of provincial life. Oliphant excelled in domestic fiction and social satire, portraying womens independence and survival strategies in middle-class settings with nuance and wit. A regular contributor to Blackwoods Magazine, she also wrote on history and the supernatural. Though sometimes overshadowed by her contemporaries, her literary legacy is enjoying renewed interest for its vivid portrayal of Victorian society and its pragmatic heroines.